Wet Weather Pattern coming

I like Meterologist John Lindsay, and have his weather reports sent directly to my inbox. I have missed him lately, although he let us know he was dealing with a family health emergency. His wife suffered a stroke and he shared that story with the SLO Tribune, to which I subscribe. I live so close to the county line and often do my shopping in that direction, and the Cambrian is an arm of the Trib, so it behooves me to subscribe.

Lindsay has a weather column in today’s issue of the Trib and I have copied a portion of it here.

“However, the break from dry weather will be brief as a cutoff low-pressure system is expected to move southward along the Central Coast and produce increasing southerly winds and periods of rain later Monday through Wednesday. 

Precipitation accumulation through Wednesday will range from 0.75 to 2.25 inches, with the elevated terrain along the coastline getting higher amounts. 

Temperatures are expected to warm behind this system, with thermometers climbing to above average and snow levels above 6,000 feet.

Mostly dry weather with a chance of a few scattered rain showers are expected on Thursday and Friday, with temperatures remaining seasonably warm. 

The long-range models suggest another weather system may move through the Central Coast next weekend, with the possibility of additional precipitation. 

Details on strength and timing remain extremely unclear; updates will be given as the forecast evolves. 

Overall, it appears that California is in a weak wet weather pattern for the next seven to 10 days with brief breaks in the wet weather expected.
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“However, the break from dry weather will be brief as a cutoff low-pressure system is expected to move southward along the Central Coast and produce increasing southerly winds and periods of rain later Monday through Wednesday. 

Precipitation accumulation through Wednesday will range from 0.75 to 2.25 inches, with the elevated terrain along the coastline getting higher amounts.

Temperatures are expected to warm behind this system, with thermometers climbing to above average and snow levels above 6,000 feet.

Mostly dry weather with a chance of a few scattered rain showers are expected on Thursday and Friday, with temperatures remaining seasonably warm.

The long-range models suggest another weather system may move through the Central Coast next weekend, with the possibility of additional precipitation.

Details on strength and timing remain extremely unclear; updates will be given as the forecast evolves.

Overall, it appears that California is in a weak wet weather pattern for the next seven to 10 days with brief breaks in the wet weather expected.”
Read more here: https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article240980631.html?#storylink=cpy

Overnight Closure for next week pushed out two days due to predicted rain

                                                                                ###UPDATE###

HIGHWAY 1 FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES SOUTH OF RAGGED POINT NEXT WEEK HAVE BEEN RE-SCHEDULED

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – A full closure of Highway 1 in both directions approximately two miles south of Ragged Point has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12 during the overnight hours from 11:55 pm until 6 am.

This closure will extend from the traffic signals which maintain the 24/7 traffic control north and south of the project area between the San Carpoforo Creek Bridge and Ragged Point.

The closures scheduled for next Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 have been cancelled due to expected rain in the area.

Access will be maintained for emergency responders. Electronic message boards will be posted to alert the public.

This full highway closure is necessary so that Caltrans can perform a concrete pour as part of a project to construct a viaduct and retaining wall along this portion of Highway 1.

Fantastic Fungi Movie at Grange

UPDATE: THIS SCREENING IS BEING POSTPONED TO A DATE DTB

This is a screen shot. For tickets to this event that is being shown simultaneously in 500 locations across the globe, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fantastic-fungi-movie-at-the-big-sur-grange-32620-tickets-97922921093

Census Employment Opportunity

Just wanted to let you know that we will be at the Big Sur Library again on March 12th from 2 to 5:30. Could you please include this information in your next blog? We’d really appreciate any help you can give us. 
Thank you so much,
Cynthia Howe
Recruiting Assistant
San Jose ACO
APPLY ONLINE at www.2020census.gov/jobs

Two wildfires in opposite ends of CA

MannFire [Update] 3:40 P.M. Fire is 175 acres and is now 20% contained. Forward spread has stopped, however, EVACUATION ORDERS REMAIN IN PLACE. 2 civilians received non-life threatening injuries. Five properties received minor damage to fencing and outbuildings.

Two fires happening in opposite ends of the state on March 3. One is on the Tahoe NF and is 20 acres with a 4 acre spot fire. The other is in Norco in Riverside County with mandatory evacuations issued. Last I checked, it was 100 acres or more. This one is the Mann Fire, I believe. Tahoe is the Baker Fire.

A quickly moving 100-acre wildfire in Norco forced the evacuation of 1,500 residents Tuesday, threatening an estimated 500 homes, according to Cal Fire. The Mann Fire was first reported at 9:41 a.m. in the Santa Ana River Bottom near California Avenue, authorities said.

Here we go — rapid rate of spread for both, in early MARCH!!

March Membership — CABS

Dear Big Sur community stakeholder,

March is CABS Membership Month!
Join the growing community Organization
committed to solution-based problem solving                                                                                             
Our Associate Members say…….
I feel so proud to be part of such a successful local organization.
Dana Carnazzo, Bixby Canyon
 
I fully support and encourage the CABS in the effort to create a much-needed sustainable tourism plan for Big Sur.
Karin Strasser Kauffman, retired Monterey County Supervisor, Principal Author
of our Big Sur Coastal Plan, and lifetime member.

CABS is a worthwhile and honorable group to join!
Kenny Comello, South Coast Big Sur

You should be a member of CABS.  It’s important.
Mary Masten, Palo Colorado Canyon
 
When you join CABS, you demonstrate support for initiatives to: 

  • Create a sustainable tourism plan for Big Sur.
  • Insist on innovative community housing solutions.
  • Set a higher bar for visitor behavior with the Big Sur Pledge.
  • Properly align the Coastal Trail through Big Sur.
  • Demand balance between public access, safety and environment.
  • Provide community disaster relief services when needed most.

Annual and/or lifetime membership in CABS entitles you to a number of benefits including voting for Board members, an opportunity to attend invitation only “Big Surian dinner parties” as well as documentary proof that you are a “local”, entitling you to discounts at some Big Sur businesses.  Membership also gives you access to periodic, in depth updates on CABS initiatives, including steps to co-create a sustainable tourism plan for Big Sur.
 
Your membership and participation can influence positive outcomes for our community. By joining and financially supporting CABS you help create a larger, more diverse source of local inspiration necessary for planning our future.
 
Please take a moment now and go to https://www.cabigsur.org/engage/
And Join the hundreds of current and past members of Community Association of Big Sur who are making a difference!

Butch Kronlund, ED CABS

Community Association of Big Sur is a 501 (c) 3 (EIN 77-0091132).  Our shared mission is to protect and defend the rural and residential character, and to preserve the natural and aesthetic beauty of the Big Sur coast; to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the Big Sur Community; to encourage community service and otherwise act in the interests of the residents and property owners of the community. CABS is committed to a collaborative approach towards responsible land stewardship. CABS believes that an effective partnership between private and public property owners is essential for a sustainable and healthy community.

Download a copy of the above HERE.  (PDF, 1 Page, 137.2 KB)

Highway 1 Overnight Road Closures next week

Today’s Date:  Monday, March 2, 2020

District:            05–Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito and Santa

                          Cruz Counties

Contact:           Jim Shivers or Colin Jones

Phone:              (805) 549-3237 or (805) 549-3189

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HIGHWAY 1 FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES SOUTH OF RAGGED POINT SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – A full closure of Highway 1 in both directions approximately two miles south of Ragged Point will take place on Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 during the overnight hours from 11:55 pm until 6 am.

This closure will extend from the traffic signals which maintain the 24/7 traffic control north and south of the project area between the San Carpoforo Creek Bridge and Ragged Point. 

Access will be maintained for emergency responders. Electronic message boards will be posted to alert the public.

This full highway closure is necessary so that Caltrans can perform a concrete pour as part of a project to construct a viaduct and retaining wall along this portion of Highway 1. 

This $4.1 million project is Souza Engineering of San Luis Obispo, CA.  It’s scheduled to be complete by Spring of 2020.